Cyclechic's Guide to Bike Panniers

Tuesday, 4 June 2019

Panniers are the ideal way to carry stuff with ease on your bike and these days you can get some really stylish and practical designs. All you need is a rack fitted to the back of your bike and away you go. Take a look our rundown to the different types of bike panniers available to ensure you get the right one for you.

Single pannier bag: Our recommendation for carrying your belongings with the least amount of hassle, has to be the singe pannier bag. They are one of our biggest sellers here at Cyclechic and will transform your commute. The pannier usually has two clips on the back of the bag (some models have a zip-up cuff to cover the hooks and stop them catching when you wear the bag off the bike) and they usually have a handle or shoulder strap so when you are off the bike you can carry them like a regular bag. And most excitingly they come in some really great styles so pannier shopping can be just as fun as bag shopping.

Top brands: Linus, Hill & Ellis and Basil.

Shopper Pannier: A more boxy shape with a bigger capacity so you can pack them full with shopping! Whether it’s a trip to the farmer’s market or just the routine supermarket shop, take two of these with you and you will be surprised how much you can get home. A great all-round pannier for days out with the kids or cycling to the gym or pool as they have plenty of space and often have zip up pockets and handy compartments at the side. They hook on and off super easily as the single pannier bags do.

Top brands: New Loox, Basil, Linus, Fastrider

Laptop Pannier: A single pannier but with a padded laptop compartment to keep your precious device super safe as you cycle along. For all busy, working cycling people, a laptop pannier is a total game-changer. I personally could not live without my Weathergoods Pannier bag.

Top Brands: Weathergoods, Basil, Fastrider.

Rucksack Pannier: New on the scene is the rucksack pannier. It has straps and can be worn on your back like a regular rucksack but also hooks on your bike. A very handy versatile bag for cycling, walking or general life! We particularly like Good ordering version with on-trend roll-top to close.

Top Brands: Goodordering & Bike Belle.

Double Pannier: Double panniers straddle the rear rack and usually attach with straps or buckles. They are ideal for cycling holidays and adventures when you need to carry lots of luggage. They can be fiddly to get on and off the bike so may not be ideal for commuting or city use. However if you are able to leave your bike indoors you can keep them on the bike. Double panniers can take a good deal of weight, they also usually come in some pretty designs ad can really brighten up your bike.

Top brands: Basil, New Loox

So there you have it, a run through of the very best bike bags and panniers. And they are all available to buy at Cyclechic.co.uk.